Vote for Our Realtors from Florida for 2021’s ’30 Under 30′ Honor
Cast a vote every day this week to help one of our own become the 2021 Web Choice Award winner to be featured in the May/June issue of NAR’s REALTOR Magazine.
Cash-out Refis Hit Highest Level Since Financial Crisis
Many owners were underwater (owing more than their home’s value) during the Great Recession, in part due to cash-out refis, but it’s not a problem now – at least yet.
Build Business – Scoop Up Customers in Feeder Markets
Once an established agent has a fair share of local customers, the next step is to advertise their services to the external buyers who are most likely to move in.
Some Landlords Who ‘Warehouse’ Units Face Criticism
Are landlords leaving apartments empty and waiting for the eviction ban to end? They are in New York City, and lawmakers say the drop in supply is causing problems.
Once Redlined Homes Flood More – Though Not in Fla.
Study: Redlined neighborhoods – metro areas once relegated to Blacks or other minorities – are less appealing geographically than nearby white neighborhoods. But Fla. is the exception, where a home’s desirability is often based on proximity to the beach – an obviously high-risk flood area.
What Will the Future Market Be Like? No One Knows
There are too many variables to make accurate predictions. How high will mortgage rates go? Will inflation return? Are homes overpriced – will buyers even care if so?
Changing Protections for LGBTQ Clients: What Is It Now?
Is it illegal to discriminate based on applicant’s sexual orientation? Yes – but one year ago, the answer could have been yes, no or sometimes.